Process Description

Since 2010, thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has operated a competence centre for oil shale technology in Calgary, following the takeover over the knowhow and staff of UMATAC Industrial Processes Inc., Calgary, a subsidiary of the AECOM Technology Corporation.

UMATAC had developed innovative technology, the Alberta Taciuk Process (ATP), for extracting hydrocarbons from oil shale or oil sand. As one of the leading engineering specialists on the cement and minerals sectors, thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions satisfies stringent market requirements with regard to productivity and operating economy. One key factor is a high degree of plant automation using the own-name range of process monitoring, control, regulation and optimisation systems, as well as systems for ensuring constant product quality.